steven36 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Clarifies the whole 'closing pop-up equals acceptance' debacle As you may have seen, recently there was quite a fuss about Microsoft allegedly forcing through upgrades of Windows 10 with a pop-up notification box which when closed (by clicking the 'x' top-right) supposedly confirmed the upgrade, rather than dismissing the dialog – but further word from Microsoft has clarified the exact nature of this box. As the full story emerged, ZDNet posted several updates to its initial report on the matter, which to begin with said that clicking to close the box served as an acceptance of the Windows 10 upgrade for Windows 7/8.1 users – obviously a pretty worrying state of affairs. However, after speaking with her contacts at Redmond, Mary Jo Foley of ZDNet discovered that in fact the pop-up box in question only appeared after a user had already okayed the Windows 10 upgrade and accepted the terms. So basically this was only appearing for those who wanted to upgrade already, although the lack of any option to cancel out could still be an issue for some (if they'd changed their mind regarding upgrading, for example). But in fairness to Microsoft, this certainly wasn't the original picture painted by the very first report on the matter published by The Register. Redmond later issued an official statement to say: "The Register report is inaccurate. The Windows 10 upgrade is a choice – designed to help people take advantage of the most secure, and most productive Windows. People receive multiple notifications to accept the upgrade, and can reschedule or cancel the upgrade if they wish." Controversy aplenty Even so, there's no doubting Microsoft's tactics in pushing Windows 10 have been controversial to say the least, which is exactly why when this first emerged everybody was quick to anger – simply because it was largely believable given everything Redmond is doing to persuade folks to upgrade (including automatically firing up the upgrade for users who have Windows Update options set to install recommended updates). Of course, there should always be a way to cancel out of the upgrade even if it's been scheduled, and any automatic update to Windows 10 should ask permission of the user before starting. Furthermore, with the pop-up nag box ('Get Windows 10' or GWX), an option should be added to not only decline the upgrade, but to cease further reminders if the user is sure they never intend to upgrade. However, Microsoft is afraid of losing potential Windows 10 migrants through the latter move, but unfortunately it's risking something else – namely losing the goodwill of Windows users, or at least a fair chunk of it. The Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlston Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 If you agree with the above article, please help by signing the petition linked to in this post, thanks... Change.org petition seeks to have Microsoft investigated for 'malicious' Windows 10 upgrade practice IMO, Microsoft deserves to be hung, drawn, and quartered over this unconscionable conduct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humble3d Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 MSFT is in bed with government Nazi-Fascists and would never be prosecuted for anything... They are "MADE MEN" by Nazi-Fascists WHO are like the mafia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Never experienced myself the official get win 10 stuff as I was an early adopter in the insiders program - but I do deal with lots of peoples computers that are not very bright with any kind of popups and most seem to just x everything closed that pops open. Nobody I've deal with has had win10 automatically installed by itself. And I deal with a bunch of totally afraid to upset their toys people - really super lacking in computer smarts. Now suddenly everybody wants it before the free deal goes away... I have to remote desktop, make the iso upgrade/installs & start it up & only then I can leave. People seem to love it once they get their nerve to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyyahblah Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 3 hours ago, Karlston said: If you agree with the above article, please help by signing the petition linked to in this post, thanks... Change.org petition seeks to have Microsoft investigated for 'malicious' Windows 10 upgrade practice IMO, Microsoft deserves to be hung, drawn, and quartered over this unconscionable conduct. Funny when threads like these make the front page news, all the W10 fanboii's are no where to be seen. No comments or posts or anything from them. No valid arguments about Microsoft's practices. Even the scum at W10 forums at tenforums.com have nothing to say and not posting this in their main NEWS feed. When posted it was immediately deleted. LMFAO. What a bunch of scumbags and bum chums. LOL. Where are you my W10 fanboii's? Looking at one in particular who always has 2 cents to throw in and argues with Steve but is not here currently. Mr .... sa _____ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlston Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 1 hour ago, heyyahblah said: Funny when threads like these make the front page news, all the W10 fanboii's are no where to be seen. No comments or posts or anything from them. No valid arguments about Microsoft's practices. Even the scum at W10 forums at tenforums.com have nothing to say and not posting this in their main NEWS feed. When posted it was immediately deleted. LMFAO. What a bunch of scumbags and bum chums. LOL. They skulk away, because they know that in the context of ethics and morality, Microsoft's actions are completely inexcusable and indefensible. And the fanbois know that their standard change-resister and old people name calling response is just rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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